About

Zeal, in thread.

Zelus is the old word for zeal — rivalry, the will to match and outdo. We took the name because the work should look like someone cared.

Proudly owned and operated by blue-collar working class Americans.

Founded 2025. Custom embroidery, digitizing, and design on hats, beanies, hoodies, long sleeves, and polos. No print pretending to be a stitch.

Zelus Embroidery
Close-up of the brown and gold embroidered ZEmbroidery machine in the shop

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One cap or a full crew. Proof before we stitch. Message Instagram or put it in writing.